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What Is Work Release from Prison, and How Does It Work?
Work release comes in many different forms. Where you are incarcerated, what your crime was and other factors can play a role in how work release looks for you.
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What Happens After You File an Appeal in Federal Court?
You have the right to appeal a court’s decision. But what happens after you file an appeal in the federal system? Learn more inside.
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10 Ridiculous Prison Laws
There are a few ridiculous prison laws that don’t make a lot of sense. Some feel pretty ridiculous, but have logic behind them.
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Do Justice-Impacted People Have the Right to Utilize Benefit Programs Such as SSI, SNAP, Public Housing, and Grant Programs?
Time behind bars is hard, but the real world can be just as hard if you have a felony conviction. That’s because felons can’t use many programs that help people get back on their feet.
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Will You Face Job Discrimination After Prison?
Some forms of job discrimination after prison are legal, while others are not.
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have in Supermax Prisons?
You do not lose your constitutional rights in supermax prisons. But these facilities place many restrictions on your life. These prisons limit your movement.
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How Do You Request a Pardon or Commutation?
A pardon frees someone from their legal consequences. But how do you request a pardon or clemency?
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What Is Administrative Segregation in Federal Prison?
Administrative segregation is when prison staff separates one inmate from other inmates.
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How Can the Prison Rape Elimination Act Impact Your Sentence?
In 2004, Congress enacted the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This act is also known as the PREA. The act aims to address the problem of sexual abuse in U.S. prisons.
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What Happens When You Violate Probation?
There is a very wide range of violations. The punishments for those violations also vary. Overall, what happens when you violate probation depends on several factors.
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